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Stardew Valley captured hearts by feeling like a throwback to a simpler time in gaming, combining all the best bits of classic home-and-hearth games like Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing. It singlehandedly breathed new life into the genre with its polished presentation, deep farming systems, and remarkable freedom. Stardew Valley set its roots deep in the gaming consciousness, and with a Nintendo Switch release coming in 2017, it’s surely here to stay.
- Stardew Valley was created entirely by one person, Eric Barone.
- The original plan was to publish on XBLIG, but the game’s scope widened during development and was picked up by publisher Chucklefish Games.
- Animals in Stardew Valley can’t be slaughtered for their meat — Barone is a vegetarian.